user interface
noun
plural user interfaces
: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system (such as by selecting presented options or entering text commands)
Likewise, the user interface is remarkably unintuitive, requiring a whirlwind of relentless mouse clicking to move, talk, touch, look, or manipulate onscreen objects.—
Scott A. May
Scott A. May… a new user interface he vows will change the way people use computers.—InfoWorld
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Performance issues, compatibility with web applications and user interface inconsistencies can all negatively impact user experience and hinder implementation.
—Ashish Khanna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The intuitive user interface further enhances the user experience, making complex robotic control feel surprisingly straightforward and accessible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the center screen is bright, sharp and responsive, with a user interface that is attractive and easy to navigate.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Many of them do not have high levels of computer and internet literacy and need someone to help them through all the legalese of a nearly century-old social program with a wonky user interface.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 22 Feb. 2025
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Ashish Khanna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The intuitive user interface further enhances the user experience, making complex robotic control feel surprisingly straightforward and accessible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the center screen is bright, sharp and responsive, with a user interface that is attractive and easy to navigate.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Many of them do not have high levels of computer and internet literacy and need someone to help them through all the legalese of a nearly century-old social program with a wonky user interface.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for user interface
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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